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Michele Ferguson and Mark Flett
Michele Ferguson (NC 2009-11) and Mark
Flett were married on 13 July 2019 in a
spectacular ceremony at Jasper’s Brush,
Berry. Three ex-Collegians made it into
the bridal party as Michele’s bridesmaids:
Rebecca Ainsworth (NC 2009-10), Ellie
Gribbin (NC 2010-12), and Samantha Law
(NC 2009-11). It was a stunning, wintry
day with all of Michele and Mark’s family
and friends surrounding them. The event
was made into a weekend affair, with
festivities starting on the Friday evening
and continuing on through to a beautiful
vineyard lunch on the Sunday.
MARRIAGES
Sam Kellahan and Rebecca Lang
Sam Kellahan (NC 2013-15) and
Rebecca Lang got hitched on 17 August
2019 in a joyous ceremony at Bolton
Point Park, Lake Macquarie. The
celebrations continued with a reception
held at the Toronto Yacht Club. Many
Collegians attended Sam and Bec’s
special day, and some helped take part in
the wedding. Amy Pratten (NC 2010-13)
and Mark “Golly” Gilmour (NC 2010-12)
led singing in worship, and Annabel Paul
(NC 2014-17) read the Bible passage
during the ceremony. Jethro Dickens
(NC 2013-15) and Rowan Thambar (NC
2013-15) were co-best men and gave
a whopper speech that had the room
crying with laughter.
Zisheng Chen and Cathy Ma
Zisheng Chen (NCV 2014-16; NCV SR 2015) and Cathy Ma
tied the knot on 12 October 2019 at Ben Ean in the
glorious Hunter Valley. The couple enjoyed the company
of a number of friends from NCV, including Thamali
Lekamge (NCV 2012-17), Sheetal Gur (NCV 2013-17),
Allison Taylor (NCV 2013-17), Matthew Males (NCV
2017-18), and Hugh Miller (NCV 2014-18) who MCed the
reception. “It was wonderful to have everyone be part of
our special day and we couldn’t be happier with how it
went. Our only regret is that we couldn’t spend more time
with everyone!” shares Zisheng.
Sameera Durrani and Mohammed Mosheen Nazeem
Sameera Durrani (NCV 2012-19) and Mohammed Mosheen Nazeem
enjoyed not one but two wedding ceremonies earlier this year,
celebrating in both Pakistani and Fijian style! NCV friends Jane
(Zhuangsi) Xu (NCV 2016-19; first on left) and Maddy Wykes (NC
2011-12, NCV 2015; second from right) joined in the festivities. The first
‘Nikah’ ceremony was held at Sumeera’s brother’s Canberra home on
12 April 2019, where the first picture below was taken. Sumeera and
Mohammed can be seen, cutting their delicious wedding cake at their
second ‘Walima’ ceremony on 14 April 2019 in Sydney at the Mercure
Hotel, Liverpool.
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